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tritsofme

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4. Medicare Advantage might seem like a good option for someone relatively healthy in their 60s.

Reply to egbertowillies (Original post)

Fri Oct 17, 2025, 10:30 AM

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But folks don’t always realize that Medicare supplement plans are only “guaranteed issue” (meaning that insurers cannot discriminate based on preexisting conditions) when you first enroll in Medicare or retire.

So if you try to get back in traditional Medicare later in life, your supplement options will be very limited.

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The Truth About Medicare Advantage: A Corporate Scam Disguised as Choice [View all] egbertowillies Friday OP

I pay nearly $200 a month for Medicare, and that is after pre paying into it for 40 years. MichMan Friday #1

The general idea is fine, but the NAME is terrible. AZJonnie Friday #2

I use regular Medicare. Have been for many years. I wouldn't touch Medicare Disadvantage with a 10 foot pole. Wonder Why Friday #3

Medicare Advantage might seem like a good option for someone relatively healthy in their 60s. tritsofme Friday #4

Those advocating "Medicare for All" fail to acknowledge that most people need a supplement offered by private insurance MichMan Friday #5